In college everyone is just starting out on this intense journey, we are all fighting to achieve our dreams. We all reach a point where we 'just can't' do college anymore. Everyone is different, but for me I just need a little something to look forward to so I could pull through. Whether you like to binge watch your favorite shows or order take out Chinese food, you have something that will instantly make you feel better. These are my 10 essentials that have worked for me to get through my first quarter of college.

1. Treat Yo' Self

Buying a Pressed Juicery or a new Essie Nail Polish are two simple products that I allow myself to buy, because I wouldn't normally buy them on a regular basis. It is something that I can look forward to that always gives me a little boost of excitement.

2. Going on an Adventure

Sometimes, I just need a new perspective other than studying at my desk. My roommates and I will go out and explore our crazy, chaotic home of Los Angeles. We like to go on a hike or shopping on Abbott Kinney in Venice, or Main Street in Santa Monica.

3. Anything Bath Related

First off, I love baths. They are one of the only ways that I can truly calm myself down and feel a sense of rejuvenation. So bring on all bath bombs, face masks, body scrubs, and basically any product from Lush.

4. Netflix and Hulu

Re-watching my favorite episodes is by far the best stress reliever. You know what is going to happen and it gives you the control. You don't end up hooked on any cliff hangers that make you feel like you have to binge watch another 20 episodes. For me this would be any episodes of my favorites: "One Tree Hill," "Grey's Anatomy," "Gossip Girl," "New Girl," "The Office," and "Parks and Recreation."

5. Journaling

I've always kept a journal on my bed-side table and I use it for pretty much anything from sketching to writing down new topics for articles. For me just being able to put my thoughts down on paper has so much more power than keeping them bottling inside.

6. Candles

I have an ongoing obsession with any and all candles. I love the different fragrances and the energies they can add to a room. Currently, a favorite candle I constantly use is Capri Blue in Volcano from Anthropologie.

7. Coffee

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Hello, my name is Mercy Lynn James and I am a coffee addict. I love the aromas, trying new flavors, and how coffee is always by my side. I could try to blame college for giving me this daily crutch, but sadly I can not. For years coffee consuming has been my morning attitude adjustment in a mug.

8. Plants and Flowers

I love all plants and flowers. They show life where there was none before. For me, getting a new plant or putting fresh flowers in a vase instantly brightens my day and my apartment.

9. My Roommates

Going pot-luck was a super scary thing, but for me I was truly blessed with some of the best people in my life right now. We may aggravate each other like sisters sometimes, but we are constantly building one another up and they always put a smile on my face when I'm feeling down.

10. My Parents

Living 1,540 miles away from home and my family can get really tough. My family and parents have always been a huge part of my life, and have always been my support system. Just being able to call my parents and hear their sweet works of encouragement, is enough to get me through any hardship college may throw at my face.